Trek the Inca Trail in search of Machu Picchu

The Lost City of Incas, Machu Picchu is undoubtedly the most recognised symbol of Inca Civilization. Percheh high up in the Andes, it is known to be the only Incan City that was never found by the Spanish.

"The Inca Trail", as it is commonly called, was the Royal Highway that led pilgrims and officials of the Empire to the Sacred City of the Incas. Winding through several mountain passes high up in the Andes, the trail leads through several look out points, built to forwarn the Incans in Machu Picchu of impending danger and now today plenty of impressive indian ruins.

What makes the Inca Trail so intriguing is the amazing combination of Inca ruins, superb views, the dramatic Andes scenery. There is plenty of flora ( 250 species of orchid have been counted in the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary) as well as forna-  numerous birds such as hummingbirds, waterfowl and the majestic Andean Condor. Not to mention the odd Alpaca Lama!

Life on the trail

Ask anyone travelling to Peru, and they will all state they are heading to the inca trail, taking 4 days to complete, it is as much about the adventure as it is about meeting fellow trekkers! Starting on the same day you will bump into the same people enroute, and although the pace may well be different for everyone (climbing at Altitude is not easy) everyone camps out at the same spots, making the night times a pretty social experience. In the day you will push on through ever-changing scenery, passing shear cliff drops, lamas, trekkers, ruins and many excited adventurers heading to Machu Picchu. All different nationalities get together around camp fires to discuss, well you name it. International life time friendships are cemented in just 4 days.

This is the very essence of what makes travelling so cool, and it all happens on the Inca Trail.

Can I be bothered?

You can cheat, and forgo the 4 day hike to Machu Picchu by taking the tourist train on a day trip. However, be warned you would have to be morbidly obese and incapable of the trek, or American and over 60 to get on that train. In fact if this applies to you, please stop looking at this website. You don´t belong here. Try this instead.

2 Hour guided Tour Included

a guided tour of Machu Picchu with a professional English-speaking guide and enjoy free time to explore the ruins, truly a once-in-a-lifetime unforgettable experience.